Hariri to Adopt “Package Deal” on Cabinet Lineup
Binding parliamentary consultations kick off Thursday and a political official said PM-designate Saad Hariri is likely to adopt a new pattern in talks after he failed the very first assignment to form a national unity government.
The official from the majority March 14 forces told pan-Arab daily al-Hayat in remarks published Monday that Hariri is likely to avoid using the old method of negotiations with the Opposition.
He said Hariri is also likely to avoid a break-up in the stages of negotiations on the government structure such as talks would tackle the formula of the new government, then portfolios and finally the names.